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Finding the Third Proportional to 222 and 294

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Solution

The third proportional to 222 and 294 is: 389.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 294 = 294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/294 = 294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 294 × 294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 86,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,436/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.35

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